Brain Scans Might Predict Future Criminal Behavior

Although this may seem like an eerie similarity to Minority Report (2002), there appears to be some scientific data to support this notion. A new study conducted by The Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, N.M., shows that neuroimaging data can predict the likelihood of whether a criminal will reoffend following release from prison.

Read the article in Science Daily

PTSD Affects Partners, Too

Are you in a relationship with someone who has PTSD? It may affect you more than you think. For those who relate, this article may hopefully provide some validation. 

A study from the University of Utah sheds new light on the health risks faced not only by military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but by their partners as well.

Vets' PTSD Affects Mental and Physical Health of Partners

How Stress Shrinks our Brain

I don't think this is why therapists are referred to as shrinks, but it IS a great article which explains the biochemistry of stress and trauma.

By participating in simple activities such as regular exercise, meditation or prayer and yoga, as well as consuming foods rich in Omega 3s, one can help combat the risks of stress.

Read this article to find out more:
How to Prevent Stress from Shrinking Your Brain

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